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The original Google Pixel XL debuted just about two years ago, earning mostly raves but firmly establishing itself in the premium-phone category: Its retail price then was $769.Smash-cut to today: For a limited time, and while supplies last, Amazon has refurbished unlocked Google Pixel XL (32GB) for $159.99. Aren't you glad you waited?See it at AmazonThat model features a 5.5-inch screen -- hardly "XL" by today's standards, but still reasonably big. If you prefer something smaller, Amazon also has the refurbished unlocked Google Pixel (32GB) for $159.95. That model: 5-inch screen.See it at AmazonTake note that these deals are for the phone only: You get a USB-C cable, but no other accessories. As for the warranty, Google covers you for 90 days (according to the accompanying warranty PDF), but Amazon proper offers a 90-day Amazon Renewed Guarantee.Also, these are GSM models, so they'll work with AT&T, T-Mobile and the smaller carriers that use their networks (such as Cricket … [Read more...] about Get a refurbished first-generation unlocked Google Pixel XL for $160

It's been a month since Samsung blew the top off the smartphone status quo by announcing the Galaxy Fold, its first foldable phone. Since then, this foldable device we've never seen in person (but this YouTube video might be it), has been beset by competitors hungry for the limelight, too. Huawei let us go hands-on with its foldable Mate X, which made the foldable phone concept so much more real. The rumored foldable Motorola Razr is gathering buzz. But for me, the Galaxy Fold is still the one that started it all, and the one that has me so intrigued. Since I haven't seen or held the Galaxy Fold the way I have the Mate X, I can only base my impressions on Samsung's stage demo, video footage and what I know of the Fold's specs (cruise to the end for all of those). Still, the Galaxy Fold made quite the splash, and that's because compared to the rectangular phone in your pocket -- even one as good as the Galaxy S10 Plus or S10E -- the concept of a foldable phone turned … [Read more...] about Galaxy Fold is one of the most exciting devices we’ve seen, but it’s got company

In a recent trend, the cost of phones has been steadily on the rise. An iPhone XS starts out at $999. The Samsung Galaxy Fold will start at $1,980 and Huawei's foldable phone, the Mate X, is likely to cost $2,600. On Monday, the German site WinFuture published prices for the upcoming Huawei P30 Pro, and while not quite as high as a foldable phone, the phone will reportedly cost 999 euros for a baseline model, which converts to roughly $1,130. For perspective, the Galaxy S10 Plus costs $999.This price reveal follows on a handful of leaks about Huawei P30 Pro's colors and cameras. The P30 Pro is rumored to have a 7.8x optical zoom, which would be a first on a phone. Of course, we'll know for certain about the cameras, price and color at Huawei's event in Paris on March 26.Huawei didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. Now playing: Watch this: The Huawei P20 Pro is a low-light photography champ 2:16 See how the Huawei P20 Pro's cameras stacks up … [Read more...] about Huawei P30 Pro will cost more than the Galaxy S10 Plus according to leak

In February Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Fold, its first foldable phone. It was exciting, but the Fold was only put on display -- and not in anyone's hands. A video on YouTube tech vlog phoneoftime uploaded Tuesday appears to show the foldable device in the hands of a real life person, demonstrating how it transforms from tablet to phone and back again. One thing you'll notice, other than the background audio of what sounds like a daytime soap opera ("You knew. You knew and you never said anything!") is a visible crease running down the middle of the device when it's in tablet mode. The crease is quickly becoming a flashpoint for foldable phone design. Critics point to the crease in plastic (polymer) screens used on foldable phone as a weakness that looks unattractive and could disrupt a seamless experience when playing games or using apps in the full-screen (unfolded) mode. A crease also suggests to detractors future wear and tear on the screen. The video also … [Read more...] about Galaxy Fold video on YouTube shows a pronounced screen crease

MoviePass has brought back the $9.95 unlimited movie plan with new restrictions and a different way to pay.The movie theater subscription service relaunched the unlimited plan with restrictions on movie and theater choice based on "excessive individual usage." The plan was first reported by Business Insider's sources and a staging URL Monday, but has since gone live Tuesday.MoviePass' ability to restrict what films and theaters subscribers can choose from has been well-documented, most notably last summer when subscribers were unable to see Mission: Impossible - Fallout. MoviePass eventually transitioned customers on its $9.95 per month unlimited plan to a three-movie-per-month plan, which uses a schedule to determine eligible movies.The plan also ditches using credit or debt cards in favor of annual billing by ACH/eCheck, meaning customers would pay for a year of the service upfront using their bank information. While such a move likely cuts down on processing fees for … [Read more...] about MoviePass brings the $10 unlimited plan back with new twists